Things to do with kids in Minneapolis — December 2026

Through Feb 27

Night Trains 2026 – 2027 Season

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

From $15

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Creating Art, Thinking Science: Kids' Art Contest Display

Bell Museum

With admissionAll ages

Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PM

Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center

Minnesota History Center

Free

Thu, Oct 29

Intro to Nature Photography at Lake Gervais County Park

Lake Gervais County Park

From $10All ages

Thu, Oct 22 · 4:30 PM

Nature Trading Place at Nokomis Library

Hennepin County Library – Nokomis

Free

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM

Rothchild Family Concert Series: Son de Cuerdas

Minnesota History Center

Free

Thu, Dec 3

Tour de Rec: Holiday Gift Making (Mendota Heights)

Thompson Park Activity Center

Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM

A Year With Frog and Toad TYA (Youth Performance Company)

The Conn Theatre

From $17All ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM

Christmas at the Crossings (Champlin)

Mississippi Crossings

Free

Fri, Dec 4

Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival

American Swedish Institute

PaidAll ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM

Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar 2026 (Saint Paul)

Landmark Center

From $5

Fri, Oct 23

Tamarack Homeschool Nature Programs (Ages 5-8)

Tamarack Nature Center

From $15Ages 5–8

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM

Animals of the St. Croix River Valley with Carpenter Nature Center

Stillwater Public Library (Margaret Rivers Room A&B)

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Autism Friendly Early Entry at Como Zoo

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM

Chemists in the Library at Wentworth Library

Wentworth Library (Wentworth Large Meeting Room #130)

Ages 6+

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Cookies and Cocoa with Kris Kringle (Roseville)

Cedarholm Community Building

From $16Ages 2–10

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Drop-In Discoveries: Creatures Under the Microscope

Tamarack Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM

Duniya Drum and Dance (Hardwood Creek Library)

Hardwood Creek Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM

Family Photo Hours at Como's Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (Como Park Zoo & Conservatory)

From $5All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Free First Saturday at the Walker Art Center: Designing Together

Walker Art Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Hot Cocoa GPS Challenge at Wargo Nature Center

Wargo Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Minnesota Cookie Creations

Mill City Museum

With admission

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM

Night Trains 2026-2027 Season at Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

From $15

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Saturday Build What YOU Want

Leonardo's Basement

PaidAges 6–16

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Sensory-Friendly Saturday at Wescott Library

Wescott Library (Wescott Large Meeting Room)

Ages 3–8

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Star Party: How an Idea Became a Book

Minnesota History Center

With admission

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Winter Survival at Shepard Farm (Dodge Nature Center)

Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove (Dodge Nature Center)

From $10

Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

An Eidem Farm Christmas (Brooklyn Park)

Historic Eidem Farm

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM

Mill City Farmers Market Indoor Winter Market

Mill City Museum

Free

Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm (Eagan)

Holz Farm Park

Sun, Oct 25 · 8:30 AM

Sensory-friendly Playtime at Edinborough Park

Edinborough Park

From $10Ages 1–12

Through Dec 8

CTC Winter Workshops for Grades 6-12

Children's Theatre Company

From $130

Through Dec 27

The Music Man (Ordway Center for the Performing Arts)

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

PaidAges 6+

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM

Pride Outside at Dodge Nature Center (grades 5-12)

Dodge Nature Center, Main Property (Main Office Entrance)

Free

Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 AM

Preschool Program: Lucia's Legend (American Swedish Institute)

American Swedish Institute

From $30Ages 3–5

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM

Bird Hike at Pine Point Regional Park

Pine Point Regional Park (Trailhead Kiosk)

All ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM

Little Learners at the Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Zoo

From $30Ages 2–5

Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM

Lucia Celebration Concert (American Swedish Institute)

American Swedish Institute (Larson Hall)

From $25All ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM

Parachute Explorers at Farmington Library

Farmington Library (Farmington Large Meeting Room)

Ages 4–7

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

STEM Saturday: Foaming Fake Snow (Heritage Library)

Heritage Library (Heritage Large Meeting Room)

Ages 5–10

Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 PM

Stories and Crafts with The Museum of Russian Art (Washburn Library)

Hennepin County Library – Washburn

Free

Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM

Holiday Skate with Rocky at Coon Rapids Ice Center

Coon Rapids Ice Center

Paid

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Open Chess Club at Shoreview Library

Ramsey County Library – Shoreview

Ages 5–18

Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM

Needle Felted Stars Workshop

Minnesota History Center

Free

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM

Teen Board Game Night at Shoreview Library

Ramsey County Library – Shoreview

Free

Fri, Dec 18 · 9:00 AM

Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar (American Swedish Institute)

American Swedish Institute (Turnblad Mansion)

From $25Ages 2–5

Through Jan 3

Trails by Lantern Light at Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Lebanon Hills Regional Park (Visitor Center, Schulze Lake loop)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM

Drop-In Discoveries: Winter Nature Art

Tamarack Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Saturday at the Bell Museum

Bell Museum

Sat, Dec 19 · 12:30 PM

Snowshoeing for Beginners at Fort Snelling State Park

Fort Snelling State Park, Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center

With admissionAges 5+

Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AM

Sensory Sunday at Urban Air Apple Valley

Urban Air Adventure Park Apple Valley

All ages

Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM

ArtStart Winter Arts Camp: Norway - Viking Runes & Rosemaling

Sunny Hollow Montessori

From $150Ages 6–12

Through Dec 23

Dragon Drama Winter Break Workshop (Ages 4-6)

Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)

From $130Ages 4–6

Mon, Dec 21 · 7:30 PM

MERRY & DARK with The Champagne Drops (Open Eye Theatre)

Open Eye Theatre

From $25Ages 14+

Through Dec 23

Sing & Dance: Rudolph Winter Break Workshop (Grades 1-3)

Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)

From $250

Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM

Winter Solstice Bonfire at Dodge Nature Center

Dodge Nature Center, Main Property (Farm Entrance)

From $10All ages

Mon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM

ArtStart Winter Arts Camp: Norway - Nisse Gnomes & Sami Silverwork

Sunny Hollow Montessori

From $150Ages 6–12

Mon, Dec 28

Loppet Adventure Winter Camp

The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park

From $210Ages 8–14

Through Dec 31

Scene Study: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Winter Break Workshop (Grades 4-6)

Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)

From $330

Through Dec 31

Sing & Dance: Dragons Love Tacos Winter Break Workshop (Grades 1-3)

Hopkins Center for the Arts (Stages Theatre Company)

From $330

Through Dec 30

Youth & Young Adult Mental Health and Wellness Retreat (Brooklyn Park)

Zanewood Recreation Center

Ages 5–24

Tue, Dec 29 · 10:00 AM

Community Helpers: Police Visit at Pleasant Hill Library

Pleasant Hill Library (Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room)

Ages 2+

Tue, Dec 29 · 1:00 PM

Winter Recreation Sampler at Wargo Nature Center

Wargo Nature Center

Ages 5+

Tue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM

Winter STEM Party at Pleasant Hill Library

Pleasant Hill Library (Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room)

Ages 6–12

Wed, Dec 30 · 2:00 PM

Perler Palooza at Minnetonka Library

Hennepin County Library – Minnetonka

FreeAll ages